Almost everything that we use and need in our daily lives is directly or indirectly impacted by sea transport. More than 80 per cent of global trade
On 13 June, the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Technical Committee 8 on Ships and Marine Technology, Subcommittee 2 on Marine
In recognition of World Oceans Day and this year’s theme of “Clean Our Ocean”, the World Maritime University joined with the City of Malmö and the
As part of the Nordic Clean Energy Week, WMU hosted the Trends and Challenges in Maritime Energy Management Workshop on 22 May. The workshop brought
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has just announced the generous grant of 10 new fellowships for qualified applicants from the South Pacific
From 15-16 May, the World Maritime University hosted the Second Meeting of Range States for the European Eel. The workshop was co-organized by the
On 8 and 9 May the World Maritime University hosted the WMU Global Ocean Conference 2018 as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations that included
From 8 to 9 May, the WMU Global Ocean Conference brought together over 240 participants from more than 50 countries. The outcomes of the conference
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (Global Ocean Institute) was officially inaugurated on 8 May. The new Institute will act as an independent
On 4 May, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU), and Tomas
The inaugural report from the historic MarTID survey initiative to study global maritime training practices, investment and thought is now available
From my perspective as the President of the World Maritime University (WMU) and as a former ILO Director closely involved for over 15 years with the
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) training, offered by the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) Competence Centre through the GoLNG project, took place at the World
The World Maritime University welcomes and supports the International Maritime Organization’s climate change strategy for shipping that was announced
On 10 April, President Doumbia-Henry and Dr. Dakuku A. Peterside, Director-General and CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency
On 27 March, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed Mr. Stephen Cotton of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) for his first visit to WMU
On 16 March, the SEAPLANSPACE project kickoff meeting took place at the University of Gdansk in Poland. The aim of the three-year project is to
The Third Extraordinary Session of the WMU Board of Governors (BOG) took place on 17 March and was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Turkey
On 19 March, the inauguration of WMU’s MSc in International Transport and Logistics (ITL) Class of 2019 took place at Shanghai Maritime University's
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, the World Maritime University Women’s Association (WMUWA) hosted an IWD seminar for
WMU contributed to the Fourth Blue Economy Roundtable convened by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in St. Lucia.
The International Maritime Organization’s GloNoise Project and WMU jointly delivered the “Workshop on Underwater Radiated Noise Reduction Policies and Strategies with a Focus on Developing Countries”.
The e-course has been developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO),in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
The Fund’s function remains the support of Swedish students at WMU to the benefit of the Swedish maritime sector.
The IMO e-learning course on Ballast Water Management (BWM) and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement was launched on 26 June during the Technical Cooperation Committee meeting (TC74).
The Hellenic Network of WMU Alumni (Greek Alumni) participated in the prestigious Posidonia Cup on 31 May, competing in the race that took place in the scenic Faliron bay-Piraeus.
The Emerging Technology and the Law of the Sea workshop was co-organized with the Stockton Center for International law (SCIL) with generous support from the Transport General Authority (TGA).
The customized EPDC was designed to provide seafarers and the ship management team with insights into personal and organizational factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.
WMU hosted a cross-disciplinary workshop focused on impacts not currently addressed in existing conventions and regulatory frameworks such as collisions, underwater noise, new routes, contaminants and green/emerging fuels.
Ms Aicha Cherif, Legal Officer at the IMO Legal Affairs Office, delivered a lecture on National Implementation of Safety Maritime Regulation.
WMU contributed to a partner presentation entitled "Update by the UN Global Compact on the ‘Baseline training framework for seafarers in decarbonization’ project under the Maritime Just Transition Taskforce".
WMU led an Executive Professional Development Training Course on Maritime Energy Management and Decarbonization coordinated by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) and the National Department of Transport.
The CAPFISH document introduced at the JWG summarizes the educational activities delivered by WMU and Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) with funding provided by the Republic of Korea.
The purpose of the agreement is to continue cooperation in areas of mutual interest in the field of maritime and ocean education and research.
NSB offered collaboration and internship opportunities to outstanding MSc students during their dissertation writing process.
The main objective of the workshop was to develop technical knowledge of the various measures taken by IMO to address the threats posed by international shipping.
Sweden has been the host country of WMU since the University was inaugurated in 1983, and WMU is the only United Nations institution that is headquartered in Sweden.
In connection with United Nations Day, WMU hosted an interactive workshop for students from Malmö Latinskola. The workshop was delivered in collaboration with UNICEF Sweden’s Volunteer Group Malmö.
A renewed MoU between WMU and the City of Malmö continues cooperation regarding maritime and ocean affairs, recognizing the important role both parties play in bringing national and international academia, industry, and civil society to meet in Malmö.
WMU marked UN Day 2021 with the inauguration of new premises, generously provided by the host City of Malmö.
The 2021 Sheldon Kinney Memorial Lecture was delivered by Mrs Lois Zabrocky, President and CEO of International Seaways.
31 students in the Class of 2021, funded by The Nippon Foundation, officially joined the Sasakawa Fellows Network.
President Doumbia-Henry was invited to attend the conference focused on opportunities, challenges & solutions to achieving sustainable transport.
President Doumbia-Henry was part of a panel discussion on “The Decarbonisation of the European Maritime Industry: Challenges and Prospects.”
President Doumbia-Henry was a speaker for the ILO's second annual Global Forum on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Graduation ceremonies were held during September in both Shanghai and Dalian for a total of 63 students in WMU's programmes in China.
From 8-10 September 2021 WMU hosted the virtual conference “Seas of Transition: Setting a Course for the Future”.
In recognition of Day of the Seafarer 2021, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) provided a video message.
In recognition of World Oceans Day 2021, Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) provided a video message .
The 39th session of the WMU Board of Governors took place 17 May 2021 by video conferencing.
From 10-12 May, WMU co-hosted the world-wide Conference on Oceans Law & Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region
At the Fourth Meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, WMU Presented the A Culture of Adjustment Report
WMU will co-host the worldwide Conference on Oceans Law & Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region virtually 10-12 May
The last of the three workshops, the International P2P MTCC Africa Workshop on IMO Global Sulphur Limit 2020, took place during 30-31 March 2021.
Dr Cleopatra Doubmia-Henry delivered keynote remarks on the opening day of the MTCC Africa Energy Efficiency Confex
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry spoke about maritime trends at the Maritime India Summit 2021
WMU is advancing research & education in support of building worldwide for sustainable energy technologies in the maritime sector.
President Doumbia-Henry has been selected for the 2021 Lloyd’s List Top 100 annual ranking of the most influential people in shipping.
President Doumbia-Henry was a keynote speaker for Women in Leadership in Marine Technology, Engineering and Science for the Marine Technology Section
President Doumbia-Henry was a keynote speaker for the Dialogue on Gender Integration and Maritime Security Workshop.
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry was the keynote speaker for Colombia’s virtual conference on Empowering Women in the Maritime Sector.
A message from WMU President, Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, regarding ratification of ILO Conventions: the MLC, 2006 and SID 2003.
The July/August 2021 issue of The Maritime Executive features an introduction to WMU and an interview with President Doumbia-Henry.
WMU alumni are supporting an implementation plan that will give full effect to Ghana's national integrated maritime strategy.
An article by Professor Meinhard Doelle, Canadian Chair, and Head of Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management, WMU
The Government of Sweden proposes that the International Maritime Organization be permitted to award degrees through the World Maritime University
The President of WMU joins the IMO Secretary-General in calling for Governments to ensure COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers
WMU Alumnus, Eko Maja Priyanto awarded RINA Ian Telfer Prize for the best published paper on energy and environment related issues by author under 35.
In order to achieve the ambitious targets of the IMO GHG strategy, shipping bodies have proposed a global carbon pricing scheme.
The “Dangers at Sea” exhibit at the Technology and Maritime Museum/Malmö Museum showcases WMU research.
HE Aureny Aguirre O. Sunza has been appointed by the IMO Secretary-General, Mr Kitack Lim, to join the WMU Board of Governors.
Maryanne Adams, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs for the Republic of the Marshall Islands, has been appointed to the WMU Board of Governors.
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, featured as a Remarkable Women in the field of transport by TUMI.
David Kennedy of US Friends of WMU Appointed Chair of US Arctic Research Commission
HE Geneviève Jean-van Rossum has been appointed to join the WMU Board of Governors.
Jacqueline Smith, Maritime Coordinator for the ITF, has been appointed by the IMO Secretary-General to join the WMU Executive Board.
The CHEK Research project, in which WMU played a pivotal role, has been recognized among 40 stories selected by the European Union (EU) to illustrate the profound impact of its funding on research and innovation.
WMU and the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) have released a report that captures the results of phase one of Zero Emission of Domestic Passenger Ships in the Republic of Korea (ZED-PK) project.
WMU welcomed visitors from the University of Gdańsk's ship R/V Oceanograf on its return from an Arctic expedition, and Dr Ellen Johannesen, who recently completed her PhD at WMU, joined the cruise for a period of one week to further her gender equality at sea research
Results of the two-year project, Effects of the COVID-19 panDEmic on sEafarers and shiPping (DEEP), funded by the Swedish Ministry of Infrastructure.
WMU hosted an international seminar focusing on energy-saving technologies and alternative energy sources working in synergy for reducing carbon emissions from ships and ports. The seminar marked the conclusion of the CHEK project.
The partnership is intended to strengthen collaboration between scientists at the Center and academic researchers at four partner institutions, including WMU.
With generous support from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust and Lloyd's Register Foundation, WMU delivered a workshop addressing the pressing challenges of seafarer work/rest hours and safe manning.
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) co-hosted the “Empowering Women for the Ocean Decade: Achieving Gender Equality in Ocean Sciences and Policy Making” satellite event during the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference.
WMU Professor, Dr Johan Hollander, has co-authored important research findings in a new article, “Responses of marine trophic levels to the combined effects of ocean acidification and warming,” published in the journal Nature Communications.
The WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute co-hosted a Strategy Session on 12 March with the Economist Impact titled “Driving ocean-centred solutions by islanders for small island developing states (SIDS)”.
World Maritime University (WMU) Professor, Dr Francis Neat, has co-authored important research findings on deepwater sharks, “Fishing for oil and meat drives irreversible defaunation of deepwater sharks and rays,” the cover feature for the Science Magazine, March 2024 issue.
The Forum brought together academics and experts in robotics and law to deliberate the strengths, weaknesses, obstacles, and prospects stemming from the implementation of technology and/or techniques within the maritime and oceanic realm.
Hi-EFECTS aims to demonstrate the use of Future Marine ElectroFuels, especially ammonia and methanol, within the maritime industry, addressing the challenges associated with transitioning to green and environmentally friendly options.
The "Scaling up Actions to Empower Women for the Ocean Decade - Joint 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference side events report" synthesizes findings of the Empowering Women Programme's side events held at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference.
The partners reported that the envisaged project result – to develop and pilot an easily adaptable training programme contributing to reducing stress or anxiety at the workplace - was achieved.
The study explores the potential of digital technologies and synchromodality to transform the freight logistics industry by streamlining information flow, increasing the flexibility of transportation routes, and creating a more effective and efficient freight logistics system.
An in-depth exploration of a number of maritime issues related to future ship technologies, including automation, and seeks to qualify the probable impact on seafarers.
The fifth annual MarTID survey has been launched to continue the study of global maritime training practices. Separate surveys are available until 31 August 2023 for seafarers, ship operators, and maritime education and training institutions.
The fifth annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar took place on 24 October with the topic of Ports and their Importance for the Transformation to a Green, Climate-neutral Economy in a Rapidly Changing World.
The 8th annual Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar highlighted the particular issue of demands for bribes and facilitation payments made of vessels and crews in the course of routine transit and port operations.
The Malmö session concluded the 2023 Seafarer Health and Wellbeing series planned for Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).
The third annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar took place on 24 October with the topic of Contemporary Maritime and Ocean Matters.
The seminar, “MARPOL at 50 – our commitment goes on: Maritime Decarbonization,“ was organized as part of the Horizon Europe SEANERGY project and aligned with the 2023 World Maritime Day theme “MARPOL at 50 – our commitment goes on.”
The Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar was delivered in partnership with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
The World Maritime University (WMU) and Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO) further strengthened their longstanding partnership with the second successful delivery in 2023 of a customized Executive Professional Development Course (EPDC) on Seafarer Health and Wellbeing.
The customized seminar provided participant with insights into personal and organizational factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.
The second annual Friends of WMU Germany seminar focused on Shipping in a Changing World - How Can We Collaborate in the Future?
The sixth annual seminar focused on National Maritime Transport Policy was facilitated by WMU for the IMO International Maritime Law Institute.
For the 7th consecutive year, WMU provided its Malmö-based Masters students with training on combating corruption in the maritime sector.
WMU hosted an open seminar featuring prominent guest speakers on the role that industry good practice(s) can play.
WMU delivered an EPDC on Seafarer Health and Well-being to Gesellschaft für Oeltransporte mbH (GEFO).
Maritime Policy Workshop Delivered for IMLI by the World Maritime University, November 2020.
The 4th KMI-WMU Seminar took place 12 and 13 November on the topic of Container Shipping Business and Maritime 4.0 Policy and Strategy.
WMU delivered its landmark Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar for the sixth consecutive year.
SSRS and SMA provided a maritime safety programme for WMU students.
WMU President lecture on "Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections."
WMU's Response to a Sustainable Planet - a special lecture on 22 and 23 June 2020.
Tenth annual WMU Moot Court competition focuses on fisheries and underwater cultural heritage.
In recognition of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8 June, President Doumbia-Henry provided a video message for the World Oceans Day celebrations
In honour of the 35th anniversary of the IMO-IMLI International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), WMU was pleased to welcome Professor Dr Norman A. Martínez Gutiérrez, Director of IMLI.
RADM Marx met with a group of WMU students who have joined the University from their country’s Navy, Coast Guard or Armed Forces. He provided a detailed presentation regarding his work with the Standing NATO Maritime Group ONE.
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a not-for-profit, independent research and development center.
WMU welcomed Ms Anne H. Steffensen, Danish Shipping Director General and CEO, for a courtesy visit.
WMU welcomed H.E. Zahoor Ahmed, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Sweden for a courtesy visit.
WMU welcomed representatives of the Orients Fond to meet with President Doumbia-Henry & the five students funded by Orients Fond.
WMU welcomed H.E. Enass Alshahwan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Sweden.
WMU welcomed H.E. Mr. Andrés Gregorio Núñez Sánchez, Ambassador and Consul General of Panama to the Kingdom of Sweden.
WMU welcomed Mr Serge Buy, CEO of the Canadian Ferry Association (CFA), to WMU on 13 March. CFA is a member-based organization representing Canadian
WMU was delighted to welcome a delegation of twelve from Wallenius Marine on 21 January 2019. Wallenius Marine, whose vision is “Leading the way
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant
The World Maritime University (WMU) had the pleasure of welcoming 60 students from Malmö Latin School, an upper secondary school in Malmö, to
On 28 June, WMU welcomed His Excellency Mr. Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport of Malaysia and officials from the Ministry. The purpose of the
On 17 June, President Doumbia-Henry welcomed to WMU the Hon Sir Judge Enrico Silvestro Ravera, President of the Genoa Court and Lawyer, Professor
On 1 March, President Doumbia-Henry was welcomed to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) by Ms Maja Markovčić Kostelac, Executive Director of
WMU hosted session one of a two-part webinar series focused on Seafarers’ Mental Health & Well-being.
The WMU Empowering Women Programme team presented their findings and work to date and discussed the broader inclusion of women and girls in science.
WMU hosted a webinar that introduced the White Paper “Towards a Safety Learning Culture for the Shipping Industry”.
Applying a Trans-disciplinary Shipyard Energy Management Framework: A Strategic Analysis from Concept to Case Study
"No Space for Rubbish: Research Approaches to Reduce Pressures of Marine Litter in the Eastern Caribbean Region."
As part of the IMO Ocean Group Webinar Series, the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute presented about the EU H2020 BUGWRIGHT2 project.
In honour of World Maritime Day 2021, WMU hosted an alumni webinar focused on the new book, “The World of the Seafarer".
The WMU Webinar provided a legal status update and objective overview of the proceedings that unfolded in the aftermath of the “Ever Given” incident.
WMU engineered and moderated the second “Maritime Lebanon” webinar under the theme “Safety and Security of Shipping.”
Public webinar raises awareness of the need for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women scientists across all actions under the Ocean Decade
The webinar presented on-going digital innovation efforts within smart shipping and automation.
WMU contributed to the “Maritime Lebanon” webinar organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).
Webinar and special book launch of Frontiers in International Environmental Law: Oceans and Climate Challenges - Essays in Honour of David Freestone
The WMU International Women's Day 2021 webinar focused on Women in Leadership: Paths Through Education
WMU Alumni Webinar - Decarbonization of International Shipping - Global and Regional Perspectives on Achieving Reduction Targets.
WOMESA hosted a webinar focused on the impact of gender based violence on women and the effects of the 2nd wave of Covid-19 in the maritime sector.
WMU Webinar - Understanding the Effects of COVID-19 on Seafarers took place on 26 November.
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU President, was the opening speaker for the IOI Blue Economy Challenges and Opportunities webinar on 27 November 2020.
The WMU Alumni Webinar Series continued on 29 September with the subject of Covid-19 and Labour: Revisiting the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
The second of three in situ seminars for the International Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma Programme was recently delivered in a two-day webinar.
Dr Jose Matheickal, Director, Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division for the International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivered a special lecture on “Navigating Your Future: Unlocking Global Maritime Opportunities Post-WMU," to the Class of 2024 graduands of the Malmö MSc in Maritime Af
Ms Aicha Cherif, Legal Officer at the IMO Legal Affairs Office delivered a lecture on “The Role of IMO in the Global System of Maritime Governance”.
Mr Fredrik Haag, Head of the Office for the London Convention/Protocol and Ocean Affairs at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), provided an in-depth introduction and global perspective on the London Protocol and London Convention.
Mr Andrew Birchenough, Technical Officer, Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs, Marine Environment Division of the IMO delivered an in-depth introduction and global perspective on the London Protocol and London Convention.
Mr Youngso Kim, Deputy Director for Strategy, Planning and Partnerships in the Department of Partnerships and Projects (DPP) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) delivered a special lecture entitled IMO’s Partnership Efforts Towards a “Voyage Together”.
WMU welcomed Sir Nigel Teare, Judge of the Admiralty Court (ret.) in the United Kingdom as a Visiting Lecturer.
On 12 January, WMU students had the opportunity to interact with Mr Frederick Kenney who delivered a lecture on The Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Mr Frederick Kenney delivered a guest lecture as part of the Foundation Studies course on “The IMO System of Maritime Governance”.
Guest Lecturer: Mr Andrew Birchenough, Technical Officer, Office for London Convention/Protocol & Ocean Affairs, Marine Environment Division
Experts from IMO, FAO and the government of Costa Rica lectured about the GloLitter Partnerships project and its implementation in Costa Rica.
Mr Julian Abril Garcia, Head of the Facilitation Section, Maritime Safety Division at IMO delivered a lecture on Maritime Single Window and FAL.
MEM students had the opportunity to interact with Dr John Calleya, from the IMO's Subdivision for Protective Measures, Marine Environment Division
Four IMO experts provided lectures on marine casualty investigation, IMO Goal-based standards, and the IMO Member State Audit Scheme.
Frederick Kenney, Director of the IMO Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, delivered an onlin
Guest Lecturers Fred Kenney, IMO Director of Legal Affairs & External Relations and Fernanda Millicay, Minister at the Argentine Embassy in the UK.
Visting Lecturer Mr Jongchul Park, WMU alumnus and Technical Officer for the Maritime Training and Human Element Section of IMO.